Subject to scheduling, students may select either 5 week or 15 week blocks of instruction for each AET course. The content is the same; only the length of time and number of times each class meets per week is different. The total hours for the course are the same. Students should expect to spend at least 1 hour on outside work for each hour in class. Lab facilities are available for students' use 5 days a week. Course offerings vary between fall and spring semesters with occasional short courses offered during the summer. In addition to tuition and fees, students should expect to purchase books and equipment required for each course. However, supplies should not be purchased before the first class.
Certain courses require prerequisites or faculty permission. Contact (907) 786-6423 for further information.
Not all AET courses are offered every semester. The course sequencing is dependent on the semester in which the student starts the programs. Students should consult the faculty in the AET Department for assistance in designing their course of study to ensure that university and major degree requirements are understood and followed. For recommended Fall 2007 course sequencing, click here.
Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information. However, the official UAA Catalog remains the definitive and legal source of information.
AET A100 Fundamentals of Drafting 3 CR
Contact Hours: 1 + 2
Offered only at Matanuska-Susitna College.
Special Note: For non-majors only.
Basic course in college drafting, designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to communicate using language of industry.
AET A101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction 4 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 4
Crosslisted with: CM A101.
Special Fees.
Introduces basic CADD (computer aided drafting and design) skills necessary in civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drafting within the construction industry. Defines the working relationship between design and construction professionals and drafters/technicians.
AET A102 Methods of Building Construction 3 CR
Contact Hours: 3 + 0
Crosslisted with: CM A102.
Special Fees
Introduces basic knowledge of building materials, written specifications, techniques, and systems. Outlines structural systems, construction processes, and assemblies. Includes a field project involving student team research of current Alaskan building type.
AET A111 Civil Drafting 3 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 3
Prerequisites: AET A181.
Special Fees.
Introduces technical skills needed by drafters and technicians to work with civil engineers and surveyors. Includes office practices, staff relationships, and civil drawing production. Develops computer-aided drafting skills for mapping used in site development.
AET A121 Architectural Drafting 3 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 3
Prerequisites: AET A181.
Special Fees.
Introduces technical skills needed by architectural drafters and technicians to work with architects. Includes office practices, staff relationships, and architectural drawing production. Develops computer-aided drafting skills in architectural drawing symbols, conventions, dimensioning systems, reference systems, sheet organization, code requirements, and research methods for detailing light commercial buildings.
AET A123 Codes and Standards 3 CR
Contact Hours: 3 + 0
Prerequisites: AET A101 and AET A102.
Crosslisted with: CM A123.
Special Fees.
Provides an introduction and overview of the fundamental provisions of the building codes used for plan review, life-safety evaluation of the buildings, and community development.
AET A131 Structural Drafting 3 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 3
Prerequisites: AET A181.
Special Fees.
Introduces technical skills needed by structural drafters and technicians to work with structural engineers. Includes office practices, staff relationships, and structural drawing production. Develops computer-aided drafting skills in symbols, conventions, dimensioning systems, sheet organizations, code analysis and research methods for steel, wood, and reinforced concrete buildings.
AET A142 Mechanical and Electrical Technology 4 CR
Contact Hours: 3 + 2
Crosslisted with: CM A142.
Special Fees.
Introduces the basic mechanical and electrical systems required in all buildings for the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of the occupants. Emphasizes design criteria, code requirements, and interpreting construction documents.
AET A143 Mechanical and Electrical Drafting 3 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 3
Prerequisites: AET A101 and AET A102.
Special Fees.
Introduces technical analysis, theory, code requirements, and CADD techniques to produce construction drawings for mechanical and electrical building systems. Includes drafting conventions, drawing symbols, terminology,and research methods for residential and commercial building systems and equipment.
AET A161 Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry 1 CR
Contact Hours: 1 + 2
Registration Restrictions: High school reading and writing skills and math including addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals.
Special Fees.
Special Note: Does not meet AET certificate or degree requirements.
Introduction to skills and techniques needed to correctly interpret working drawings used in construction field.
AET A162 Cost Estimating for General Contractors 2 CR
Contact Hours: 1 + 2
Prerequisites: AET A161.
Registration Restrictions: High school math, reading, and writing skills, and field experience.
Special Fees.
Special Note: Does not meet AET certificate or degree requirements.
For general contractors, subcontractors, and trades people.
Introduction to skills and techniques needed to produce cost effective bid proposals for residential and light commercial building projects. Emphasis on quantity/material take-offs, bid proposal forms, and scheduling.
AET A171 Building Your Own Home 3 CR
Contact Hours: 1 + 1
Registration Restrictions: Basic high school English and math skills recommended.
Special Fees.
Special Note: Does not meet AET certificate or degree requirements.
Introduces practical techniques and methods for planning, designing, constructing and remodeling owner-built single-family houses.
AET A181 Intermediate CADD for Building Construction 4 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 4
Prerequisites: AET A101 and AET AI02.
Special Fees.
Develops intermediate level CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) skills for, architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings used in building construction. Includes 3-D space, surface modeling, and solid modeling. .
AET A201 Specifications Practice and Development 4 CR
Contact Hours: 4 + 0
Prerequisites: AET A101 and AET AI02.
Special Fees.
Investigates the building Project Manual. Examines project delivery systems, contract agreements, standard contract general and supplementary conditions, and written technical specifications. Includes fundamentals of specification development, Construction Specifications Institute Master format, Section Format, and contract administration concepts.
AET A213 Civil Technology 4 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 4
Prerequisites: AET A101 and AET Al 02.
Crosslisted with: CMA2l3. Special Fees.
Outlines elements of civil design, including soils and soil mechanics, foundations, roads, and utilities using local, state, and Federal regulations. Students will also be introduced to elements of construction surveying.
AET A231 Structural Technology 4 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 4
Prerequisites: AET A101 and AET A102.
Crosslisted with CMA231.
Special Fees.
Examines structural theory and the physical principles that underlie structural behavior. Includes the use of materials in a manner to maintain structural stability against such natural forces as gravity, wind, snow, and earthquakes. Covers connection detailing and code requirements for wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
AET A282 Advanced CADD Techniques 4 CR
Contact Hours: 2 + 4
Prerequisites: AET A181.
Special Fees.
Continues skill development in CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) at an advanced level for the production of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings used in building construction. Includes 3-D space, shading, rendering, and animation techniques. .
AET A290 Architectural and Engineering Technology Selected Topics (Topic) 1-6 CR
Contact Hours: 0-6 + 0-12
Registration Restrictions: Department Permission required.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass.
Special Fees.
Special Note: May be repeated for credit under different topic.
Provides theoretical and/or experiential learning in selected areas of Architectural and Engineering Technology. Provides technical information on current industry trends.
AET A295 Architectural and Engineering Technology Internship 1-3 CR
Contact Hours: 0 + 15
Registration Restrictions: Sophomore standing and faculty permission.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass.
Special Fees.
Places students in generalized and specialized architectural, engineering or building construction offices related to student educational program and occupational objectives. Direct supervision by architect, engineer, or contractor professional, program faculty, and Cooperative Education Director.
AET A381 Geographic Information Systems: Technology and Applications 4 CR
Contact Hours: 3 + 2
Prerequisites: CS A202 and MATH A200 and AS A252.
Special Fees.
Current geographic information systems theoretical/technical basis and application of commercially available GIS computer software and hardware, diversity in GIS application and approaches, reliability and validity of data systems.
AET A490 Architectural and Engineering Technology Selected Topics (Topic) 1-6 CR
Contact Hours: 0-6 + 0-12
Registration Restrictions: Department approval required.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass.
Special Note: May be repeated for credit under different topic.
Provides advanced theoretical and/or experiential learning in selected areas of Architectural and Engineering Technology. Provides technical information on current industry trends.
The AET faculty assists students with curriculum planning to prepare for the Associate Technician Qualifying Examination offered by the National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians (NICET), and for Construction Specification Institute (CSI) certification exams. Courses are also available through the AET Department to help intern architects prepare for the Architects Registration Examination.
Although courses taken may apply to the first 2 years of the 4 year degree program (i.e., BS in Technology), the AET AAS degree should not be considered preparatory or a substitute for professional degree programs in architecture or engineering. Students pursuing a 4 year degree in engineering should contact the Engineering Department at UAA. Those students pursuing a degree in architecture should contact the AET department for academic counseling prior to registration.
Offered through the Community & Technical College, University Center (UC) Room 130
907-786-6465
University of Alaska Anchorage 2007-2008 Course Catalog
